Atlanterhavsveien - Atlantic Road
The 6-kilometre Bud – Karvag section is part of the regional road Rv 64, lies between the towns of Molde and Kristiansund and links the small islands of Averøy and Frey across the Atlantic Ocean.
It was named Norway's Building of the Century in 2005 and Norway's Best Tourist Road by The Guardian in 2006.
Construction of the Atlantic Road began in August 1983 and was completed in July 1989, when it opened to traffic. For the first 10 years, a toll was charged, but in June 1999, the road became free.
The 8.27 km highway crosses seven bridges, totaling 891 meters in length. The tallest, the Storseisundet Bridge, is raised 23 meters above the water to allow ships to pass underneath.
From a certain angle, this bridge, popularly nicknamed "the drunken bridge," resembles a roller coaster that ends right in the sky.
For travelers, four glass-enclosed panoramic viewing platforms with parking spaces and tourist information boards have been created along the road.
From the platforms you can take photos, admire the picturesque surroundings (sometimes you can even see whales in the water) and fish from equipped platforms.
Travel Cost: Troll Road – Atlantic Road – Atlantic Tunnel
Since tourists often travel this route: Troll Road - Atlantic Road - Atlantic Tunnel (any of these sections of the route is an engineering marvel), I will provide a cost estimate.
| Molde-Vrstnes ferry crossing | 146 NOK | 50 NOK / 25 NOK |
| Entering Kristiansund | 14 NOK | — |
| Atlantic Tunnel | 98 NOK | 40 NOK / 20 NOK |
| Total | 258 NOK | 90 NOK / 45 NOK
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The blue dot on the map marks the Troll Church (Trollkyrkja, or Trollkirche). It's a short hike to the cave; the round trip takes about three hours. Be sure to bring a flashlight, as the cave is dark. At the end, however, there's a very beautiful hall with a waterfall.
Atlantic Tunnel
The Atlantic Tunnel connects the island of Averoy and Kristiansund. The tunnel's depth reaches 250 meters, making it one of the deepest underwater tunnels in the world. It's about 5,727 km long, and the incline is quite significant. Watch your brakes. This grand tunnel, carved into granite cliffs, has several emergency call points inside.
The only way to save money on the Atlantic Tunnel toll is to take the free Atlantic Road, turn around, and go back. The Atlantic Tunnel is certainly an engineering marvel, but the toll is disappointing. And the tunnel itself is generally unimpressive.
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